Best strength training routines for newbie?

kellymoconnell
kellymoconnell Posts: 11 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I need to start strength training. Want to start with a simple, full body workout. Suggestions of what all you do?
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  • fishhawk1400
    fishhawk1400 Posts: 15 Member
    I use this website http://www.freetrainers.com/. You can customize a workout for you situation. IE if you are working out at home or a gym etc.
  • jackaroo21
    jackaroo21 Posts: 127 Member
    You will get the most out of compound lifts. Look into starting strength, strong lifts 5x5 or the new rules of lifting for women.
  • victoriannsays
    victoriannsays Posts: 568 Member
    I was a beginner lifting and stronglifts is great. simple and straight forward.
  • mikepasztor
    mikepasztor Posts: 16
    You will get the most out of compound lifts. Look into starting strength, strong lifts 5x5 or the new rules of lifting for women.
    I was a beginner lifting and stronglifts is great. simple and straight forward.
    These.
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    I've started new rules of lifting for women and I'm really enjoying it - there are a few groups that you could check out to get peoples opinions

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

    and for stronglifts

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

    Also a general group for people who want to lift and eat more

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress

    Good luck :flowerforyou:
  • christa96
    christa96 Posts: 153 Member
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm

    Even shows videos on how to preform the lift correctly. Lots of good information.
  • likeschocolate
    likeschocolate Posts: 368 Member
    Stronglifts 5 x5

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

    The quick summary is, there are 2 workouts A, B (alternated with a rest day in between; 3 lifting days each week):

    Workout A
    Barbell Squat 5x5
    Bench press 5x5
    Pendlay Row 5x5
    Video Demo Session A: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP2g3Sj3qSw

    Workout B
    Barbell Squat 5x5 (5 sets with 5 reps)
    Overhead press 5x5
    Deadlift 1x5 (1 set with 5 reps)
    Video Demo Session B: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro3Mh9o7JPU


    (links courtesy http://www.myfitnesspal.com/tageekly)
  • Mummyadams
    Mummyadams Posts: 1,125 Member
    Look into Michelle Bridges - it's an on line programme and fabulous whether your a newby or experienced.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Starting Strength
    or
    StrongLifts 5x5 if you're allergic to books.
  • sandiki
    sandiki Posts: 454
    depends on how heavy you are wanting to go.. if you are looking to continue building on strength at a fast pace?
  • stonel94
    stonel94 Posts: 550 Member
    I'm doing new rules of lifting for women and it's working great so far, it starts with beginning level stage 1, so it'll be fine for you, you choose your weights, just make sure you're lifting as heavy as you can whether that is 5 lbs or 50 lbs, as long as it's as heavy as you can, and move up the weights when you switch reps (it starts at 15, then goes to 12, 10 so you want to go up on weight every time it switches)

    there are forums on here that have before and after NROL pictures
  • Wendysworld13
    Wendysworld13 Posts: 225 Member
    Bumping this so I can look at it when I am ready to go
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Look into Michelle Bridges - it's an on line programme and fabulous whether your a newby or experienced.

    It's also $20 a week! yikes. :noway:
  • holliwood97
    holliwood97 Posts: 138 Member
    this looks great i need to come back to this. !!!
  • Peasley7
    Peasley7 Posts: 21 Member
    bump
  • Mads1997
    Mads1997 Posts: 1,494 Member
    When I was starting I purchased the NROL4W book and well after reading it, it seemed too complicated. I started stronglifts instead and love it.
  • GamerLady
    GamerLady Posts: 359 Member
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm

    Even shows videos on how to preform the lift correctly. Lots of good information.

    That is a great site to help you know what to do.
  • SRH7
    SRH7 Posts: 2,037 Member
    I've bought the New Rules book but can't afford to buy a barbell yet (or have the space where I live). As such, I'm using dumbbells I already have with this routine: http://produmbbellworkouts.com/dumbbell-routines/full-body-high-volume/

    I've found it really simple, has links to videos and is really changing my bodyshape in just a few weeks already. I just make sure I pick up the heaviest dumbbells I can manage!
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    good info here

    My question is this, hope someone can answer :

    When doing strength exercises at home, are you best working certain body parts each day or is it better to do an entire body workout?
    ie one day is legs, then arms, then abs/core etc etc ( not necessarily in that order) and if so should they be done in a certain order?

    I want to start strength training at home, at the moment I have dumb bells only but with a variety of plates so I can change the weights. I just have no idea how to put together a plan. I do Muay Thai on mondays and fridays but am still new to that !

    thanks
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    good info here

    My question is this, hope someone can answer :

    When doing strength exercises at home, are you best working certain body parts each day or is it better to do an entire body workout?
    ie one day is legs, then arms, then abs/core etc etc ( not necessarily in that order) and if so should they be done in a certain order?

    I want to start strength training at home, at the moment I have dumb bells only but with a variety of plates so I can change the weights. I just have no idea how to put together a plan. I do Muay Thai on mondays and fridays but am still new to that !

    thanks

    I believe most people will say that as a beginner it is best to do a full body workout 3 days a week, no need to make it overly complicated. Compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, chest press etc. Check out some of the links I posted higher up for some good ideas.
  • djcon
    djcon Posts: 216 Member
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  • _Lori_Lynn_
    _Lori_Lynn_ Posts: 460
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  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    good info here

    My question is this, hope someone can answer :

    When doing strength exercises at home, are you best working certain body parts each day or is it better to do an entire body workout?
    ie one day is legs, then arms, then abs/core etc etc ( not necessarily in that order) and if so should they be done in a certain order?

    I want to start strength training at home, at the moment I have dumb bells only but with a variety of plates so I can change the weights. I just have no idea how to put together a plan. I do Muay Thai on mondays and fridays but am still new to that !

    thanks

    I believe most people will say that as a beginner it is best to do a full body workout 3 days a week, no need to make it overly complicated. Compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, chest press etc. Check out some of the links I posted higher up for some good ideas.

    thanks, I will do ! good to know
  • cagletb
    cagletb Posts: 34 Member
    good info here

    My question is this, hope someone can answer :

    When doing strength exercises at home, are you best working certain body parts each day or is it better to do an entire body workout?
    ie one day is legs, then arms, then abs/core etc etc ( not necessarily in that order) and if so should they be done in a certain order?

    I want to start strength training at home, at the moment I have dumb bells only but with a variety of plates so I can change the weights. I just have no idea how to put together a plan. I do Muay Thai on mondays and fridays but am still new to that !

    thanks

    I believe most people will say that as a beginner it is best to do a full body workout 3 days a week, no need to make it overly complicated. Compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, chest press etc. Check out some of the links I posted higher up for some good ideas.

    thanks, I will do ! good to know
  • cagletb
    cagletb Posts: 34 Member
    I like jillian michaels no more trouble zones.its those type of exercises. Works entire body and you use 3 lb weights.
  • maclarenrobin
    maclarenrobin Posts: 1
    I like the "Scooby" page. It is down to earth, can be done at home and doesn't cost a ton to set up, and it is very functional. Plus, the whole website is free and loaded with good solid info.

    Good luck!
  • koootenay
    koootenay Posts: 126 Member
    THIS>> http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-beginner-weight-training-workout-routine/

    I started doing this at the gym and it seems to be doing me good. It's not complicated at allllll. I hope you can find what's right for you : )
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    jennifersmiles444 Posts: 118 Member
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    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
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    nik2710 Posts: 49 Member
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